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HeartStone | Ballad Buster with a whole lot EXTRA
HeartStone
United States of America
East Texas, USA
United States of America
Genres
  • Folk
  • Country
 
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Number of shows: 11
Total viewers: 302
Fan favorites: 13
More About HeartStone

WR Karnes played in a group called Wheatstraw, original music is available on a CD Entitled "Southside" by WheatStraw. WR started off around the age of 4 when Roy Orbison used to practice in his Grandma's den where he lived. Truly inspired he went on to play in several bands. Wheatstraw was even asked to be BW Stevenson's band on tour. WheatStraw played professionally for years warming up several big names in the music industry, Willie, Leon, Johnny Rodriquez, Delbert McClinton, and Joe Ely to name a few. A singer songwriter WR still plays with several different musicians which will sit in from time to time. Harold Thatcher plays guitar and sings. He's been playing since 7th grade. He and his twin brother Hollis played with his dad Fred Thatcher from the age of 8, learning rhythm guitar and arpeggios. He has played in several country bands in East Texas. Harold is nice guy and fun to be around as you'll find out listening to HeartStone's sets. Check out Heartstone, we hope you enjoy!
Fun Stuff about the Artist

Life on the Street

Playing as a street musician back in the 70's in Austin TX. I would play with my case open for tips 6 th and Guadalupe. There was a chicken place where i could get chicken wings for 15 cents. lol Kept me alive. I did manage to meet a lot of up and comers which led me to get to play in front of more people I had ever seen in my life at The Armadillo World HeadQuarters. Great times

Embarrassing Moment

Was playing at a place called Little Ed's in Odessa on Murphy Street with my band after the Navy. We had worked on "Feels Like The First Time' Bad company I think. Very nervous about it so we started the first set with that song. It was just out of my range. Sure enough the song and the band fell apart on it. After about 45 seconds into it a thunderstorm cut off the power. Saved by the Lightning. Whew!

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Wheatstraw_Southside?id=Bpkv7h2fkohienp5j72lxnlxmum

My Instrument

No name. I have among others a 1975 Guild D-55 that I bought in the Navy. Been a lot of places with me and played a lot of gigs with the famous, infamous, and unknown artist. Wonderful memories with that guitar. Met my wife, had my child and grandchildren with that box around.My rule is it always goes with me and rides where I ride. Tone is unique and aged. I love my Taylor 6 and 8 string Baritone also but the Guild I would never part with. May even have it cremated with me when I leave this realm. lol

https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Wheatstraw?id=Arvtfpqzjob4yqrmfhspve5q36q

Rocker Pins

Standing Ovation Pin Standing Ovation Pin
2 Awards
“Bravo, Bravo!”
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Love Song Pin Love Song Pin
1 Award
“You made my heart sing.”
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Rock God Pin Rock God Pin
1 Award
“I bow to your Godliness.”
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